Foster Care

Currently, there are more than 400,000 children living in foster homes in the United States with over 31,000 children in foster care in Texas, many of whom have been abandoned or removed from their homes due to abuse or neglect. Buckner is dedicated to recruiting families who will open their hearts and homes to these children in foster care until a permanency plan is established.

Therapeutic foster care: Provide care for children who require additional structure, support and significant supervision. Children receiving treatment services may have emotional disorders, mental retardation, developmental disorders or significant medical needs and may require the services of a professional therapist or medical professional. Learn more about therapeutic foster care here.

Respite foster care: Provide relief care for longer than 72 hours to children in placement with other foster families, usually on weekends or during vacation periods.

Substitute foster care: Provide relief care for eight to 72 hours to children in placement with other foster families, typically when the foster families need a short break or have a family emergency.